Portland, Oregon – The Vera Katz Eastbank Esplanade, a beloved recreational spot for Portlanders, has recently become a site of concern due to a spate of violent crimes. In March, three individuals were assaulted along the esplanade, resulting in two fatalities. While Portland police have stated that the attacks are unrelated, the close proximity of … Read more
Portland, Oregon – Authorities have arrested a 29-year-old suspect in connection with a violent assault and killing near downtown Portland’s waterfront. The suspect, Abel Nistor, has a troubled history marked by episodes of violence and mental health issues, as revealed by court records. In the past, Nistor has faced convictions for assaulting and strangling his … Read more
Portland, Oregon – A 73-year-old man was violently attacked while fishing on the Willamette River in downtown Portland, leaving his family deeply concerned for his safety. The family of Xinmin Liang recounts how he was unexpectedly assaulted near the Steel Bridge while on a routine fishing trip along the Eastbank Esplanade. The attacker approached without … Read more
Portland, Oregon – Portland Police Bureau is seeking assistance from the public to identify suspects and witnesses linked to a violent assault that occurred in the Pearl District towards the end of last month. The assault took place on February 24 around 9:30 p.m. in the 900 block of Northwest 13th Avenue, where officers responded … Read more
Portland, Oregon – A 73-year-old individual was brutally beaten at the waterfront, leaving a family feeling unsafe in the city of Portland. The incident has raised concerns about safety in the community and the need for increased security measures along the waterfront area. The victim’s family expressed their distress over the attack, stating that the … Read more
PORTLAND, Oregon – A white man in Oregon has been sentenced to three years in prison for brutally attacking a Black food truck owner in southeast Portland. Daniel Thomas Warren, 40, pleaded guilty to one count of third-degree assault and no contest to a first-degree bias crime. The incident, which occurred on June 15, 2023, … Read more
Police in Oregon have arrested a Portland man for allegedly planning a “violent attack” at a rock climbing festival in Deschutes County over the weekend. The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office said deputies arrested Samson Zebturiah Garner last Thursday after receiving a tip from the Portland Police Bureau. Garner, 39, was reportedly targeting rock climbers at … Read more
Portland, Oregon – A 39-year-old man from Portland was taken into custody in Deschutes County after authorities received a warning about a planned “violent attack” in the county, according to the sheriff’s office. Detectives from the Portland Police Bureau had alerted Deschutes County officers on October 16 about the individual, later identified as Samson Zebturiah … Read more
BEND, Ore. — A Portland man is facing attempted murder charges after authorities uncovered his plans to carry out a violent attack at an event in Deschutes County. The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office reported that 39-year-old Samson Z Garner was apprehended on Thursday after it was discovered that he had left Portland and was in … Read more
PORTLAND, Ore. – A 39-year-old Portland man faced arraignment on Friday in Deschutes County on 26 charges that included attempted murder, attempted assault, and unlawful use of a weapon. The man, identified as Samson Zebturiah Garner, was indicted by a Deschutes grand jury and arrested on Oct. 19 after Portland police alerted the Sheriff’s Office … Read more